The Non-official Members of the Executive Council have condemned the violent acts occurring in protest areas, saying they do not tolerate violence and appeal to all parties to exercise restraint.
In a statement issued today, members said they support the Police's impartial enforcement in maintaining public order.
They called on all Occupy Central participants and protestors to leave the scene to allow the blocked roads and affected public transport services to resume normal, so citizens and students can get back to work and school tomorrow.
They also appealed to protestors not to block access to the Central Government Offices to let civil servants return to work and continue serving the public.
Members urged the Federation of Students to enter into dialogue with the Government on constitutional reform.
